nounπShareA hill or mountain."From the airplane window, we could see the majestic mounts stretching across the horizon. "geographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of seven fleshy prominences in the palm of the hand, taken to represent the influences of various heavenly bodies."the mount of Jupiter"astrologybodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bulwark for offence or defence; a mound."The castle walls were protected by several strategic mounts of earth and stone. "militaryarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bank; a fund."The charity organization maintains several mounts of donations to support its various programs. "financebusinesseconomyassetamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA green hillock in the base of a shield."The heraldry book explained that the three mounts at the bottom of the shield symbolized the family's connection to the rolling green hills of their homeland. "heraldryartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn animal, usually a horse, used to ride on, unlike a draught horse"The rider climbed onto his mount."animalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mounting; an object on which another object is mounted."The post is the mount on which the mailbox is installed."itemdevicemachinetechnologybuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rider in a cavalry unit or division."The General said he has 2,000 mounts."militarypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA step or block to assist in mounting a horse."The stable had several mounts placed strategically around the paddock to help riders easily get onto their horses. "animalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA signal for mounting a horse."The bugler sounded the mounts, and the cavalry riders quickly prepared their horses. "signalanimalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get upon; to ascend; to climb."to mount stairs"actionvehiclesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place oneself on (a horse, a bicycle, etc.); to bestride."The rider mounted his horse."vehicleactionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to mount; to put on horseback; to furnish with animals for riding."The rancher mounts his children on ponies for their riding lessons every Saturday. "animalactionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause (something) to rise or ascend; to drive up; to raise; to elevate; to lift up."The baker mounts the whipped cream onto the cake. "actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rise on high; to go up; to be upraised or uplifted; to tower aloft; to ascend; often with up."The hiker mounted the steep hill, ascending slowly but surely. "actionpositiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attach (an object) to a support, backing, framework etc."to mount a mailbox on a post"technologyitemmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attach (a drive or device) to the file system in order to make it available to the operating system."The computer mounts the USB drive automatically when you plug it in, making the files accessible. "computingtechnologydevicesystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(sometimes with up) To increase in quantity or intensity."The bills mounted up and the business failed.β There is mounting tension in Crimea."amountprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attain in value; to amount (to)."The cost of groceries mounts quickly when you're feeding a large family. "valueamountbusinesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get on top of (an animal) to mate."The stallion mounts the mare in the pasture. "animalsexbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have sexual intercourse with someone.sexactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo begin (a campaign, military assault, etc.); to launch."The General gave the order to mount the attack."militaryactionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deploy (cannon) for use."to mount a cannon"militaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare and arrange the scenery, furniture, etc. for use in (a play or production)."The stage crew mounts the sets for the school play on Monday morning. "entertainmentartstageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo incorporate fat, especially butter, into (a dish, especially a sauce to finish it)."Mount the sauce with one tablespoon of butter."foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading